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Newbie’s pallet furniture and introduction

Hi y’all. I’m so happy to’ve found this forum. I’ve seen some fun ideas that I’m anxious to try, and you all seem nice and helpful.

As an ice breaker, thought I’d share my recent projects made from wooden shipping pallets. I’ve not sold anything yet, although DH is beginning to nudge me in that direction. The 1st picture is a small aderondike style bench left natural. The next is Big Red (yep, that’s me) , built after DH sat on little natural and couldn’t get up. 😉 last pic is of signs using pallet wood.

Diane, I’m ahead of you on your neice’s FB page. I searched the forum for pallets, found your link and visited her. Great stuff! But now that I’ve been reminded… just revisited, "liked" her and plan to spend more time rooting around.

It’s gonna be hot here today and I’m anxious to get puttering around the shop, but 1st, here’s a couple more pallet projects I’ve done. I found the pallet shelf "recipe" at ana-white.com. I made the love sign for my DH. Loved the natural patina of the wood, but it’s really too dark. Thinking I should reletter in a brighter color.

Thanks, y’all! Maggie, I’m fortunate to have a shop with years of collected tools, a husband who’s knowledgable and willing to help when I ask, but smart enough to stay out of my way otherwise. I’m 56 and feel myself slowing down some. Dang it! We’ll be in a smaller place someday, but for now… I’m having a ball!

Leveta, the signs were so much fun to make. Red primer, stenciled words and a shot of clear matt spray paint. I love the color combination. The yellow is an acrylic ocre, I believe. I’d like to try other combos, but haven’t found anything I like, yet. Any suggestions out there?

Diane, they are!

Oh, and here’s a pic I just took with Big Red in his new habitate along with his new partner the table/bench with a small planter built in.